German Conversation · Level 169
30 words
German word
Patenschaft
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpaːtənʃaft/
Meaning
- feminine nounsponsorship
Example
Viele Firmen bieten Patenschaften für Schulprojekte an.
Many companies provide sponsorship for school projects.
More examples
Das lokale Museum hat eine Patenschaft für die Restaurierung eines Gemäldes übernommen.
The local museum has assumed sponsorship of the restoration of a painting.
Core concept
A continuing bond links a supporter with a person, association, or project that receives care or assistance.
Common phrases
eine Patenschaft übernehmen
assume sponsorship
für ein Projekt Patenschaft übernehmen
assume sponsorship for a project
Similar words
Pate/Patin: A committed person who continually supports or advises a child or organization.
Sponsoring: Money or services given to support activities while promoting a company or brand.
Förderung: Funding or organized assistance that helps people learn or enterprises develop.
Unterstützung: Concrete assistance or material aid for people, groups, or activities facing difficulties.
Definition in German
Unter einer Patenschaft versteht man die langfristige Unterstützung oder Betreuung einer Person, eines Vereins oder eines Projekts.
Word origin
Pate comes through German historical forms from Latin patrinus, while -schaft adds the meaning of a relationship or social role.
Usage tips
- Patenschaft is broader than English godparenthood and is common for long-term support of projects and organizations as well as people.